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Explore the diverse art programs offered at Otter Lake Elementary, including Art in the Classroom and Art Adventure. Engage in monthly art lessons, discussions, and hands-on projects to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of art concepts. Dive into the rich history and objectives of the program on the official website.
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2016-2017 Otter Lake Elementary Art Program Art in the Classroom Grade Level Coordinators: Erica Johnson / Kindergarten Ellen Maruyama / Grade 3 Sara McMahon / Grade 1 Heather Smythe / Grade 4 Renée McCabe / Grade 2 Michelle Selb-Sack / Grade 5 Art Adventure Committee: Megan Baumler Krista Dickenson Jill Macioch Ellen Maruyama Renée McCabe JJ Parker
OLE’s Art Program History • 1995 – loss of a full-time art teacher; dedicated OLE families set out to create new art offerings. • Today – OLE has four art programs: Resident Artist – Lisa Servatius* STEM-inspired art classes in October White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) Six annual art classes taught by WBCA’s Community Art Instructors Art in the Classroom*(AITC) Monthly art classes, beginning in December, taught by volunteers Art Adventure* (AA) MIA’s annual art program taught by volunteers in November * PTA-funded
OLE’s Art Program Objectives • To educate students about the basic art concepts of line, shape, • texture, color and art appreciation. • To bring these concepts to life through creative projects, classroom • discussion and individual expression.
OLE’s Art Program Website • Includes all AITC lesson plans and discussion tips for each concept (line, shape, texture, color) organized by grade level • Concise project descriptions, helpful hints and special instructions, recommended books to support the lesson, power point presentations, etc. • Art examples exhibiting specific concepts • Artist information/bios • Grade Level Coordinator and Class Lead contact information • Art Room calendar • www.OtterLakeArtInTheClassroom.wordpress.com
Art Adventure (AA) / Overview • Program created by Minneapolis Institute of Art • Discussion-only in classroom to explore global art / art appreciation • concepts • Lesson consists of three 45-min to 1 hr discussions - November 2016 • Training at MIA: Two day and two evening dates available in October • Committee: • Megan Baumler • Krista Dickenson • Jill Macioch • Ellen Maruyama • Renée McCabe JJ Parker
AA / Roles & Responsibilities * Coordinate with teachers’ and volunteers’ availability. ** Suggested and EXTREMELY helpful, but not mandatory
Art in the Classroom (AITC) / Overview • Monthly lessons focus on a single concept (line, shape, color or texture / clay) and include a project with hands-on art time. • Can be take place in the classroom or the Art Room (based on room availability).
AITC / Roles & Responsibilities 2015-16 AITC Grade Level Coordinators: Kindergarten / Erica Johnson Grade 3 / Ellen Maruyama Grade 1 / Sara McMahon Grade 4 / Heather Smythe Grade 2 / Renée McCabe Grade 5 / Michelle Selb-Sack
AITC / Roles & Responsibilities * Coordinate with classroom schedule and, if wanted, Art Room availability
OLE’s Art Programs – Scheduling • AA (November) • Committee schedules with teachers 30-min. to 1-hour lessons • Committee contacts volunteers to assign classroom dates/times • AITC • Classroom Lead schedules the lesson dates based on classroom and Art Room availability. Most lessons CAN happen in the classroom. • The Art Room is shared with WBCA, Extended Day (before and after • school) and teachers as they need it throughout the year. • All clay lessons and painting lessons held in the Art Room if • at all possible.
Thank you so much for your time and commitment to OLE’s Art Program. We could not bring art to our students without you!